Stories from Guatemala

A fuel tanker is stalled on the Cuesta del Águila, affecting traffic entering the capital from the Atlantic. Additionally, a trailer is stranded in Villa Lobos on the Pacific route. No crane has arrived to move the trailer in Villa Lobos as of the report.

The National Civil Police reported a motorcycle theft in the San Francisco neighborhood of Jalapa during the morning of Wednesday. Police conducted a search for elements following a formal complaint.

Juan Rodríguez, the US ambassador-designate to Guatemala and former deputy director for the Americas at Human Rights Watch, stated that the United States will not interfere in Guatemala's internal affairs.

A Guatemalan deputy explained the importance of tax adjustments that would increase disposable income for minimum wage earners. The proposed changes would prevent the monthly deduction of 150 to 175 quetzales per year from certain workers.

The fire killed 41 minors and left 15 others seriously injured. The sentencing follows an investigation into whether officials failed to conduct required inspections at the facility.

Guatemalan authorities are implementing technical and organizational measures to respond to recent cybersecurity attacks within the country. The measures aim to contain the impact of the incidents, protect information, and reinforce the security of affected systems nationwide. Competent authorities are maintaining permanent monitoring and coordination to safeguard information.

A court in Guatemala issued a ruling regarding a 2022 case in the San Juan Ostuncalco municipality of Quetzaltenango. His brother, José Aurelio Aguilón Lorenzo, 24, received a 21-year sentence for the same crime.

Guatemala has issued warnings regarding high temperatures in Zacapa and Peten. Ambient temperatures in these regions are forecasted to reach approximately 36 degrees Celsius.

The General Directorate of Transport in Guatemala announced it will close its facilities for administrative procedures due to the upcoming May 1 International Workers' Day holiday. Various other institutions have also announced office closures for the same date.

The FEWA justice system recorded a 26.7% increase in aggressions compared to the previous year. A total of 5,238 aggressions were documented during 2025. Approximately 96% of these incidents occurred in the digital sphere. Journalists and social communicators were identified as one of the most impacted categories. Udefegua said the need to guarantee protection for these individuals. Physical aggressions included 12 recorded murders, which officials described as an level of violence.